Question 3:  The equilibrium constant for the formation of Cu(CN)42- is 2.0 x 1030. Calculate the value of pCu2+, i.e. -log[Cu2+], if 2.43 g of CuCl2 are dissolved in 1,000 L of a 0.816 M NaCN solution. The addition of CuCl2 does not affect the volume (the final volume is always 1,000 L)

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The equilibrium constant for the formation of Cu(CN)42- is 2.0 x 1030. Calculate the value of pCu2+, i.e. -log[Cu2+], if 2.43 g of CuCl2 are dissolved in 1,000 L of a 0.816 M NaCN solution. The addition of CuCl2 does not affect the volume (the final volume is always 1,000 L)

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